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maypole
noun, may·pole often capitalized \ˈmā-ˌpōl\
: a tall pole decorated with ribbons and flowers that forms a center for the spring festival held on May 1
Full Definition of MAYPOLE
: a tall flower-wreathed pole forming a center for May Day sports and dances
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First Known Use of MAYPOLE
1554
Rhymes with MAYPOLE
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